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A talent partner that will drive your people strategy forward.

HR and People are the foundations of any business strategy. Struggling to attract the right HR professionals can derail even the most robust plans. That’s where we come in.

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Tap in to unrivalled expertise.

Our team have all worked in-house. We know your biggest challenge is time. Providing a positive candidate experience whilst managing hundreds of applicants is a herculean task. Our expertise in headhunting and targeted search simplifies the journey, giving you back valuable time to focus on your core business.

It’s no secret that recruiters have their fingers on the pulse of the industry. While others choose to keep these insights under lock and key, We Are Adam are an open book. Our experts love nothing more than sharing their insider knowledge with the HR community. Plus our detailed market insights and reports provide a strategic advantage, enabling you to refine your talent acquisition strategy for long-term success.

A True Partnership in Executive Talent Acquisition.

At We Are Adam, we've weathered all economic cycles over the years. This hard-won experience, combined with our sustainable employee-owned model, allows us to be a steadfast partner focused on your long-term success - not just making a transactional placement.

We understand the complexities and nuances involved in building out an exceptional HR team. That's why our approach blends professionalism with a friendly consultative nature. We take the time to fully grasp your organisational culture, strategic objectives, and unique talent needs.

Only once we have this comprehensive understanding do we develop tailored solutions - leveraging our deep networks and proven methodologies to identify and attract candidates precisely aligned with your specific requirements.

From CPOs to HR Directors, Learning & Development leaders, and more - we specialise in matching HR professionals who can drive meaningful change. Our extensive knowledge of the HR function ensures we uncover the right leaders to future-proof your workforce.

When you're ready to invest in transformative HR leadership, we're here to listen and advise on a tailored talent solution. Together, we can build an HR team capable of unlocking your organisation's full people potential.​

Recent assignments include:

People & Culture Director
Healthcare
North West
Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Manufacturing
Liverpool
Head of HR
Property
Cumbria
Global L&D Partner
IT
UK Wide
Head of People & Change
Sport
Lancashire
HR Business Partner
Legal
Manchester
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Tech
Yorkshire
Chief People Officer
Travel
Manchester
HR Shared Services Manager
Manufacturing
North West
Head of Talent Acqusition
Agency
Manchester

My overall experience with the recruitment process at We Are Adam was outstanding. Vanessa was absolutely amazing and played a crucial role in securing the position for me. She took the time to get to know me, my experience, and my strengths, as well as understanding what I was looking for in my next role. Her personalised approach made me feel valued and confident throughout the process. I would highly recommend We Are Adam’s recruitment services to other professionals in my network, in fact I have already recommended them. The dedication, professionalism, and personalised approach I experienced were exceptional and greatly contributed to a seamless and successful recruitment process.

Leena - Senior HR Candidate

Proof is in the Placement
Strategic Chief People Officer Search

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing tech company, sought a seasoned Chief People Officer to drive their people strategy. We collaborated closely with the client to understand their unique culture, ambitious growth plans, and the specific skillset and personality traits required for the role.

We embarked on a comprehensive search, leveraging our extensive network and proactive outreach. We identified 54 highly qualified candidates within our immediate network and an additional 22 through targeted recommendations and social media campaigns.

Each candidate was carefully screened and interviewed, using a structured approach to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit. We presented a shortlist of exceptional candidates, providing detailed insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.

Our client was impressed with the quality of candidates and our consultative approach. The successful candidate has already made a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its continued growth and success.

Jobs in HR

Interim HR Director

Interim HR Director (c10 months) – Greater Manchester (Hybrid) – FTC – £85k–£95k + Benefits (DOE) . Who’s the business? A well-established, successful manufacturing business with sites across the UK and overseas. They're serious about what they do and even more serious about doing it better—always evolving, whether that’s product innovation or tightening up internal systems and processes. What’s the role about? You’ll be stepping into a key HR Director role, leading a, well-established team and working closely with the Exec to bring the People Plan to life. This isn’t a blank-page strategy role—it’s about taking a well-thought-out roadmap and getting it delivered. There’s a transformation programme already in motion, so your focus will be on execution: ensuring delivery is smooth, well-communicated, and keeps people on side throughout the change. You’ll oversee BAU HR, but a big piece of the puzzle is improving and embedding the HR transactional service, including new systems rollouts. You’ll also take the lead on complex ER issues and be a trusted advisor and coach to leaders across the business. Collaboration is key here—you’ll be working closely with colleagues across OD, Talent, and Change, plus regional and international teams, to keep things consistent and aligned across the board. Who are we looking for? An experienced senior HR generalist, with a strong background in HR Shared Services / People Services / HR Ops. You’ll need to be confident navigating HR systems, leading high-performing teams, and managing through change. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from a unionised manufacturing setting—you’ll understand the pace, the people, and the practicalities. What’s on offer? Salary: £85k–£95k DOE Benefits package Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 from home Contract details: This is a 10-month FTC, starting early September (possibly late August). Interviews are set for mid to late July—so if this sounds like your kind of challenge, now’s the time to apply. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
£85,000 - £95,000HR
Fixed Term ContractApply Now

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner – Greater Manchester – 12 month fixed term contract – upto £80,000 plus benefits Predominantly site based, with a little flexibility Are you an experienced HR Business Partner with a proven track record of working within heavily unionised environments? Are you energised by complex change agendas and want to make a real impact in a large operational workforce? What you’ll be doing: Acting as a true strategic partner to senior leaders across a large operational workforce. Leading and influencing in a complex, unionised setting Supporting the delivery of a significant change programme Building credible, collaborative relationships with unions and internal stakeholders alike. Providing pragmatic, people-focused solutions that balance business needs and employee wellbeing Coaching and challenging leaders to drive a high-performance, values-led culture What we’re looking for: A commercially savvy HR Business Partner who has worked in heavily unionised environments — this is non-negotiable Strong experience in leading and supporting large scale change programmes A confident communicator who can hold their own at the leadership table and with trade union representatives Deep understanding of UK employment law, ER frameworks, and best practice HR delivery Someone calm under pressure, with the resilience and diplomacy to navigate complexity Why join? This is a high-impact, high-trust role. You’ll have real influence over the change agenda, and the chance to make your mark in a business that’s evolving quickly. Sound like you? Send your CV via the link to be considered. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Up to £80,000HR
Fixed Term ContractApply Now

Head of People and Change - Part time

Head of People and Change South Manchester Part-time Up to c£60,000 FTE Permanent Are you an experienced senior HR professional keen to embrace a new role within a fantastic organisation that has an impressive record of achievement and success. We are delighted to be partnering with an elite level sporting organisation with a rich heritage and excellent culture and values to recruit a new Head of People and Change. A stand-alone role in a pacey business, you’ll establish strong working relationships from the get-go, and as the subject matter expert, you’ll be the go-to for all things People and Culture. **This is a part-time office/site based role – flexibility on days worked and hours can be discussed** A brief snapshot of role: Accountable for the overall effective running of the People and Culture function. Working with directors and leaders across all areas of the organisation to drive a high-performance culture and develop strong people first strategies. Proactively addressing organisational changes, to support the delivery of the commercial strategy providing expertise on change management strategies. Partnering with the leadership team to develop and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, talent pipelines, succession planning, and high-potential identification. Owning HR processes and capabilities, including employee relations, talent management, recruitment and performance management. What we’re looking for: Extensive, proven people and culture experience in a fast-paced, changing environment. A strategic thinker, with hands-on execution ability Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong employment law knowledge, a strategic outlook, well-developed business and personal judgement skills, and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation. This is a varied role, giving you the opportunity to utilise your full HR toolkit in a forward-thinking organisation that holds its people at the core of its values. The environment is ever-evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you've got a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to people and business needs. This role is a great opportunity to become a part of a continuously growing success story. Apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Up to £60,000 FTEHR
PermanentApply Now

Senior People Partner

Senior People Business Partner (Hybrid) - Manchester - Upto £75,000 - Permanent   Do you thrive in agile, fast-moving environments where structure is still being shaped—and your influence helps define it?   We’re on the lookout for a Senior People Business Partner who knows how to bring stakeholders on a journey. Someone who gets that transformation is just as much about communication and mindset as it is about process. If you’ve got the credibility, the comms agility, and the HR expertise to operate at pace, keep reading.   In this role, you’ll: Act as a true partner to Commercial and Corporate functions bringing insight, challenge, and support. Use data, empathy, and strategy to elevate performance and culture. Be a driving force for change—whether that’s improving leadership capability, shaping reward, embedding new ways of working, or designing org structures. Operate with commercial savvy, making sure People initiatives deliver real business impact. Collaborate with a passionate People Team to create scalable, progressive solutions across the employee lifecycle.   This role is for you if you: Bring gravitas and presence—people naturally trust you and look to you for guidance. Know how to flex your communication style—you can talk data and strategy with senior leaders and switch seamlessly to inspire frontline teams. Love a bit of healthy ambiguity Want to build and execute, not just inherit and maintain. Get a buzz from working in a high growth, agile business that’s evolving quickly and reshaping its future.   You’ll need: Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, ideally in an agile, fast paced environment partnering corporate functions A strong track record of influencing and coaching leaders through change. Deep expertise across engagement, reward, organisational design, and performance. Confidence working in environments where not everything is defined—you’re not only comfortable with that, you thrive on it.   You'll get: A salary of between £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience Upto 10% bonus 25 days hol (plus option to buy upto 5 extra) Pension at 5% Plus wider bens including discounts and wellbeing perks A hybrid working environment, c 2 days in the office per week   This is a chance to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth—where the future is being written right now. You’ll help shape that story.   Sound like you? Send your CV via the link to be considered.   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
£70,000 - £75,000HR
PermanentApply Now

Human Resources Business Partner

We’re looking for a strategic and dynamic People & Culture Business Partner to support key areas within a market-leading professional services high-growth business. Partnering closely with senior leaders and managers, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a people strategy that drives growth, builds capability, and enhances employee engagement across a workforce of 200+ across a number of UK locations.
Up to £65kHR
PermanentApply Now

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